What happens if I roll and none of the dice score?

That's a bust! You lose all unbanked points from that turn and drink 3 as a penalty.

Can I keep rolling if I only score with one die?

Yes, as long as you set aside at least one scoring die, you can reroll the rest. But be careful,rolling too few dice increases your chance of busting.

How much is a three-of-a-kind worth?

It depends on the number. Three 2s are worth 200, three 3s are 300, and so on. Three 1s are special and score 1000 points.

What happens if two players reach 5000 on the same turn?

Both players drink 3 for 'getting greedy' and the game continues until someone wins by a clear margin in a later turn.

Greedy Dice - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Greedy Dice is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 2-8 players that takes about 20-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Push luck for points or bust

Equipment Needed

6 dice
Drinks

Setup

Grab six dice and a drink for each player. Sit around a table where everyone can roll comfortably and see the dice. Designate someone as the scorekeeper with a notepad or phone to track points up to 5000.

How to Play Greedy Dice

Roll 6 dice
Score 1s (100) and 5s (50)
Three of a kind = 100x number
Keep at least one scoring die
Roll again or bank
No score = bust, drink 3
First to 5000 wins
Greedy = busted

Tips & Strategies

Always bank your points when you hit an awkward total like 450, unless you're feeling lucky with a single die roll. Watch how many scoring dice you're setting aside,keeping just one die increases your odds of busting when you roll again. If you're short on points and someone else is closing in on 5000, you might need to push your luck harder than usual to stay in the game. Pay attention to when someone gets a three-of-a-kind,100x the number is a huge swing and can turn the game fast.

Variations

Blitzed Greedy: Any time someone rolls three 1s (300 points), every player drinks once, adding a group punishment for big rolls.. Double Trouble: If you bust with 6 dice, you drink double (6 drinks instead of 3), making riskier rolls more high stakes.. Slow Burn: The winning score is raised to 10,000 points instead of 5000, stretching out the game and encouraging more risky turns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I roll and none of the dice score?: That's a bust! You lose all unbanked points from that turn and drink 3 as a penalty.
Can I keep rolling if I only score with one die?: Yes, as long as you set aside at least one scoring die, you can reroll the rest. But be careful,rolling too few dice increases your chance of busting.
How much is a three-of-a-kind worth?: It depends on the number. Three 2s are worth 200, three 3s are 300, and so on. Three 1s are special and score 1000 points.
What happens if two players reach 5000 on the same turn?: Both players drink 3 for 'getting greedy' and the game continues until someone wins by a clear margin in a later turn.

Players: 2-8 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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